Besides, Stephen Garrett - boss ofKudos (Spooks, Hustle, Life on Mars...) - told recently to The Guardian why he believes that independent production sector suffers from BBC budget cuts and therefore why "high-quality homegrown dramas such as Spookscould be an endangered species" (http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010/feb/15/stephen-garrett-kudos). And series six of BBC hit Hustle, relocated to Birmingham to contain production costs and get local co-financing, is certainly an illustration of the current situation.

The question now is too see if the BBC drama budget cuts impact in some way or another the awaited series five of Doctor Who, one of the Corporation's most lucrative franchises. This series, starring Matt Smith as The Doctor, premieres in the UK on April 3.

What's a Thierry Attard?

A Thierry Attard is a guy who avoids falling pianos in a circus. During his rare spare time he writes about TV and movies.

His name is in a couple of things used to prop up pieces of furniture.

« The (Hollywood) system IS dysfunctional at best and not a help to taking creative chances, which was and remains a pity. It is not for the thin-skinned and humiliations come in all shapes and sizes. » (Nicholas Meyer)